4-H'ers win Public Speaking

August 22, 2008

BROOKINGS Ð 4-H'ers from Davison and Minnehaha counties took top honors in the 4-H CHARACTER COUNTS! Public Speaking Contest. Courtney Nolz of Mitchell took first place in the senior division. Emily Kluin of Brandon won first place in the junior division. Nolz won a $1,000 scholarship with her victory, and Kluin won a $500 savings bond. The fifth annual contest was held Aug. 6 at the Sioux Empire Fair in Sioux Falls. First Premier Bank/Premier Bankcard sponsored the event, which saw 54 4-H members take part. The theme for the speeches was focused on how CHARACTER COUNTS! connected to the members personal experiences, projects, or current events. In the senior division, Kama Kondra of Sisseton took second place and a $500 scholarship; Stacia Knuth of Hartford and Austin Schmidt of Baltic were recognized . April Lick of Rosholt took second place in the junior division. Elizabeth Moe of Sioux Falls was honored.